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|successor3          = [[Chan Chun Sing]]
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|predecessor4        = [[Lim Hwee Hua]] 
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|office5             = [[Ministry of National Development (Singapore)|Minister for National Development]]
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|successor7          = [[Grace Fu]]
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| constituency_MP8    = [[Marsiling–Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency|Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC]]<br>Limbang Division
| parliament8         = Singapore
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| term_end8           = 
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'''Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai''' ({{lang-zh|c=黄循财|p=Huáng Xúncái}}; born 18 December 1972)<ref name="Parliament Profile">{{cite web|title=MP &#124; Parliament of Singapore|url=https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/lawrence-wong}}</ref> is a Singaporean politician, economist and former civil servant. He has been the [[Prime Minister of Singapore]] since May 15, 2024. He is also the Minister for Finance since 2021. A member of the governing PAP, he has been the [[Parliament of Singapore|Member of Parliament]] (MP) representing the Limbang division of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC since 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-09-05|title=PM Modi Singapore Visit Live Updates: PM Modi reaches Delhi after Singapore, Brunei visit|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-singapore-visit-live-updates-lawrence-wong-president-tharman-shanmugaratnam-mea-ministerial-roundtable-lee-hsien-loong-goh-chok-tong/liveblog/113046163.cms|access-date=2024-09-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Online {{!}}|first=E. T.|date=2024-09-05|title=PM Modi meets PM Lawrence Wong, says 'want to create many Singapores in India'; signs MoUs|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/pm-modi-meets-pm-lawrence-wong-says-want-to-create-many-singapores-in-india-signs-mous/videoshow/113080329.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2024-09-07|website=The Economic Times|language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
=== Early life ===
Wong was born on 18 December 1972 at in the eastern part of [[Singapore]].<ref name="SKL">{{cite web|last1=Tan|first1=Sumiko|date=1 November 2020|title=Lunch With Sumiko: 2020 feels like a lifetime for Lawrence Wong|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-year-that-feels-like-a-lifetime|access-date=25 June 2022|website=www.straitstimes.com|language=en}}</ref> He is of [[Hainan people|Hainanese]] descent<ref>{{Cite news|last=MCCY - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|first=Speeches by Mr Lawrence Wong|date=6 November 2013|title=Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong at the Hainan Culture and Heritage Centre's anniversary dinner cum book launch|work=MCCY - Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|url=https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/Sept/New_Book_to_Honour_Nine_Hainanese_Who_Have_Contributed_Significantly_to_the_Society.aspx|url-status=live|access-date=1 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901115049/https://www.mccy.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/Sept/New_Book_to_Honour_Nine_Hainanese_Who_Have_Contributed_Significantly_to_the_Society.aspx|archive-date=1 September 2017}}</ref> and was raised [[Methodist]].<ref name="SKL" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=PM Modi Meets Singapore Counterpart Lawrence Wong To Discuss Ties|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-in-singapore-pm-narendra-modi-meets-singapore-counterpart-lawrence-wong-to-discuss-ties-6493632|access-date=2024-09-07|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> 

Growing up, Wong and his family lived in [[Marine Parade]].<ref name="SKL" /> Wong's father worked as a sales executive while his mother was a teacher at his primary school.<ref name="SKL" />

=== Education ===
Wong attended Tanjong Katong Primary School, [[Tanjong Katong Secondary School]] and [[Victoria Junior College]] before going to college.<ref>{{cite web|title=VJC News|url=https://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/vjc-news/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326080640/http://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/vjc-news/|archive-date=26 March 2018|access-date=5 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="I ran my first marathon in 1997. I have done two" – an interview with Lawrence Wong (Part 8)|url=https://www.redsports.sg/2014/12/06/lawrence-wong-red-sports-interview-part-8/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804222226/https://www.redsports.sg/2014/12/06/lawrence-wong-red-sports-interview-part-8/|archive-date=4 August 2016|access-date=5 August 2020}}</ref>

Wong received a [[Bachelor of Science]] with a major in [[economics]] from the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|title="Inspiring Excellence, Celebrating Distinction, Raising Competencies in the Financial Sector" - Speech by Mr Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; Board Member, Monetary Authority of Singapore at the FICS Distinction Evening on 28 May 2013|url=https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/speeches/2013/speech-by-mr-lawrence-wong-acting-minister-mcys-and-mas-board-member-at-fics-distinction-evening|access-date=19 January 2021|website=www.mas.gov.sg|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=18 January 2021|title=Traditional degree route not a must before going out to work: Lawrence Wong|language=en|publisher=[[The Straits Times]]|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/traditional-degree-route-not-a-must-before-going-out-to-work|url-status=|access-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref> He received a [[Master of Arts]] in [[applied economics]] from the [[University of Michigan]] in 1995. He received a [[Master of Public Administration|Master in Public Administration]] from [[Harvard University]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lawrence Wong|url=http://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/mr-lawrence-wong|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820131421/http://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/mr-lawrence-wong|archive-date=20 August 2015|access-date=18 August 2015|website=Prime Minister's Office Singapore}}</ref><ref name="2015 new Cabinet">{{cite web|date=28 September 2015|title=Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces Singapore's new Cabinet|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien/2154802.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928215945/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien/2154802.html|archive-date=28 September 2015|access-date=28 September 2015|publisher=Channel NewsAsia}}</ref><ref>https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-meets-singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-says-we-want-to-create-many-singapores-in-india-11725505258998.html</ref>

== Civil service career ==
Wong began his career as an economist working in the [[Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Ministry of Trade and Industry]] (MTI) in August 1997.<ref name="mti2011">{{cite web|date=28 March 2011|title=New chief executive at Energy Market Authority|url=https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20110404005/press_release_(28_mar_11)_(final).pdf|access-date=17 August 2022|website=National Archives of Singapore|publisher=Ministry of Trade and Industry}}</ref>  He also worked in the [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Ministry of Finance]] (MOF) and [[Ministry of Health (Singapore)|Ministry of Health]] (MOH) from January 2002 to May 2005.

Wong served as the [[Private secretary|principal private secretary]] to Prime Minister [[Lee Hsien Loong]] between May 2005 and August 2008.<ref name="mti2011" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Editor|first=Lim Yan LiangAssistant News|date=2020-03-25|title=Parliament: Teary-eyed Lawrence Wong pays tribute to front-line workers and other unsung heroes in coronavirus fight|language=en|work=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-coronavirus-task-force-chief-lawrence-wong-weeps-in-parliament|access-date=2024-09-07|issn=0585-3923}}</ref>

In September 2008, Wong became deputy chief executive officer of the [[Energy Market Authority]], becoming to chief executive officer on 1 January 2009. He gave up the role on 1 April 2011.<ref name="mti2011" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Press Releases|url=https://www.mof.gov.sg/news-publications/press-releases/1.1-billion-cost-of-living-support-package-to-provide-more-relief-for-singaporean-households-especially-for-lower--to-middle-income-families|access-date=2024-09-07|website=MOF|language=en}}</ref>

== Political career ==
Wong entered politics at the [[2011 Singaporean general election|2011 general election]] when he contested as part of a five-member [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) team in [[West Coast Group Representation Constituency|West Coast GRC]]. The PAP team won with 66.66% of the vote against the [[Reform Party (Singapore)|Reform Party]]. Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the [[:en:Boon_Lay|Boon Lay]] section of West Coast GRC.   

Wong was the co-chair of a multi-ministerial committee set up by the government in January 2020 to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. As Minister for Finance, he has overseen the gradual increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) which Lee's government has advocated for – 8% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, up from 7% which had been set since 2007. In April 2022, he was chosen as the leader of the PAP's fourth generation team, placing him in line as Lee's apparent successor. Wong assumed the office of Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore on 13 June 2022, serving alongside Heng Swee Keat. On 26 November 2022, Wong was appointed to the newly created position of Deputy Secretary-General of the PAP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawrence Wong elected PAP deputy secretary-general in newly created role|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-pap-deputy-secretary-general-new-role-3102626|access-date=2024-09-07|website=CNA|language=en}}</ref>  

From the 2011 general election up to the 2015 general election, Wong served as the [[Ministry of Defence (Singapore)|Minister of State for Defence]] and [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Senior Minister of State for Education]], [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]] and [[Ministry of Communications and Information|Second Minister for Communications and Information]].<ref>{{cite web|date=29 April 2014|title=Tan Chuan-Jin, Lawrence Wong promoted to full ministers|url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-lawrence-wong-promoted-full-ministers|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920181320/https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/tan-chuan-jin-lawrence-wong-promoted-full-ministers|archive-date=20 September 2020|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> 

In the [[2015 Singaporean general election|2015 general election]], Wong was part of a four-member PAP team contesting in the newly formed [[Marsiling–Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency|Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]]. <ref>{{cite news|title=Lawrence Wong and Halimah Yacob to co-anchor Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC|work=Straits Times|publisher=Singapore Press Holdings|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/lawrence-wong-and-halimah-yacob-to-co-anchor-marsiling-yew-tee-grc|url-status=live|access-date=18 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816004008/http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/lawrence-wong-and-halimah-yacob-to-co-anchor-marsiling-yew-tee-grc|archive-date=16 August 2015}}</ref> The PAP team won with 68.7% of the vote against the [[Singapore Democratic Party]]. Wong was elected as the Member of Parliament representing the [[Yew Tee|Limbang]] ward of Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC.

From the 2015 general election up to the 2020 general election, Wong served as the Minister for National Development and [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Second Minister for Finance]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Singapore|first=Prime Minister's Office|date=24 August 2016|title=Changes to Cabinet and other appointments|url=http://www.pmo.gov.sg/mediacentre/changes-cabinet-and-other-appointments|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824121501/http://www.pmo.gov.sg/mediacentre/changes-cabinet-and-other-appointments|archive-date=24 August 2016|access-date=25 August 2016|website=Prime Minister's Office Singapore}}</ref> <ref name="National Day Rally 2016">{{cite web|date=22 August 2016|title=Live updates: National Day Rally 2016|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/live-updates-national-day/3061528.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822065930/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/live-updates-national-day/3061528.html|archive-date=22 August 2016|access-date=21 August 2016|publisher=Channel NewsAsia}}</ref>

In the [[2020 Singaporean general election|2020 general election]], Wong led a four-member PAP team to contest in [[Marsiling–Yew Tee Group Representation Constituency|Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]] again. The PAP team won with 63.18% of the vote against the [[Singapore Democratic Party]]. Wong held on to his seat as the Member of Parliament representing Limbang section.<ref>{{Cite news|last=hermesauto|date=18 July 2020|title=GE2020 results a 'clear mandate' although 61.2 per cent vote share lower than 65 per cent PAP hoped for: Lawrence Wong|language=en|work=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-results-a-clear-mandate-though-61-2-per-cent-vote-share-was-lower-than-65|access-date=4 June 2021}}</ref>

From the 2020 general election onwards, Wong served as [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister for Education]] and [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Minister for Finance]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=PM Lee announces new Cabinet; 6 office holders promoted, 3 retirements|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-singapore-new-cabinet-parliament-ge2020-12962844|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725183434/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pm-lee-singapore-new-cabinet-parliament-ge2020-12962844|archive-date=25 July 2020|access-date=25 July 2020|website=Channel News Asia}}</ref>

Currently, he is serving as the Prime minister. 

=== Selection as 4G leader ===
On 14 April 2022, Wong was selected as the leader of the PAP's fourth-generation (4G) team, succeeding [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|Deputy Prime Minister]] [[Heng Swee Keat]], who had stepped down as 4G leader on 8 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=Finance Minister Lawrence Wong endorsed as leader of 4G team: PM Lee|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-prime-minister-4g-leader-lee-hsien-loong-announcement-2626176?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_14042022_cna|website=www.channelnewsasia.com}}</ref> 

Prior to his appointment, a consultation process was held among the fourth-generation ministers of the [[Cabinet of Singapore|Cabinet]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=Lawrence Wong endorsed as leader of PAP's 4G team|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/lawrence-wong-endorsed-as-leader-of-paps-4g-team|website=www.businesstimes.com.sg}}</ref> 

Wong received an "overwhelming majority" of support in the consultation process and received 15 out of 19 of the votes in a vote.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=Singapore PM Lee Signals Lawrence Wong Becomes New Successor|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/singapore-pm-lee-signals-lawrence-wong-becomes-new-successor|website=www.bloombergquint.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawrence Wong was the 'first choice of an overwhelming majority' to be PAP's 4G leader: Khaw Boon Wan|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-4g-leader-first-choice-overwhelming-majority-pap-prime-minister-2629241|access-date=20 May 2022|website=CNA|language=en}}</ref> 

His candidature was supported by the Cabinet and later, by the PAP [[Member of parliament|MPs]] at a party caucus on 14 April.<ref name="Wong">{{Cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=Lawrence Wong selected as leader of Singapore's PAP 4G team: PM Lee|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/lawrence-wong-endorsed-as-leader-of-singapores-pap-4-g-team-104721122.html|website=sg.news.yahoo.com}}</ref> His appointment was announced by Prime Minister Lee the same day.<ref name="Wong" />

As the new 4G leader, Wong became the Prime Minister on 15 May 2024<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong picked as PM heir apparent|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Singapore-Finance-Minister-Lawrence-Wong-picked-as-PM-heir-apparent|website=asia.nikkei.com}}</ref>

=== Deputy Prime Minister ===
On 6 June 2022, a Cabinet reshuffle was announced where Wong was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister, which further made him the next Prime Minister of Singapore.

In addition to becoming Deputy Prime Minister, Wong was also named "Acting Prime Minister" in the PM's absence. He had also taken over responsibility of the Strategy Group in the [[Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)|Prime Minister's Office]] (PMO).<ref name="CNA promoted 2022">{{cite web|date=6 June 2022|title=Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in Singapore Cabinet reshuffle|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-deputy-prime-minister-singapore-cabinet-reshuffle-pm-lee-2729451|access-date=7 June 2022|website=CNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Tham|first=Yuen-C|date=6 June 2022|title=Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister as part of Singapore Cabinet changes|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/lawrence-wong-promoted-to-deputy-prime-minister-in-singapore-cabinet-reshuffle|access-date=9 June 2022|website=The Straits Times}}</ref>

=== Prime Minister (2024–present)===
When Prime Minister [[Lee Hsein Loong]] announced his plans to retire, Wong appeared to be the clear choice to replace him as prime minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Singapore-Finance-Minister-Lawrence-Wong-picked-as-PM-heir-apparent|title=Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong picked as PM heir apparent|website=asia.nikkei.com|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414123549/https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Singapore-Finance-Minister-Lawrence-Wong-picked-as-PM-heir-apparent|url-status=live}}</ref> On 15 April 2024, it was confirmed that Wong would be replacing Lee.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2024 |title=Lawrence Wong to take over as Singapore Prime Minister from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-lawrence-wong-leadership-handover-4266031 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240415084256/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-lawrence-wong-leadership-handover-4266031 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |access-date=15 April 2024 |website=CNA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=PM Modi Meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, Four MoUs Signed - Key Details|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/pm-modi-meets-singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-to-strengthen-bilateral-relations-key-details-2788367.html|access-date=2024-09-07|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref>

Wong was officially sworn-in on 15 May 2024 at [[The Istana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2024 |title=Lawrence Wong sworn in as fourth Prime Minister of Singapore |url=https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-sworn-fourth-prime-minister-singapore |access-date=15 May 2024 |website=AsiaOne |language=en}}</ref> He became the country's fourth prime minister, as well as the first to be born after Singapore's independence in 1965.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 April 2024 |title=What we know about Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-singapore-fourth-prime-minister-handover-date-4265806 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240415083300/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-singapore-fourth-prime-minister-handover-date-4265806 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |access-date=15 April 2024 |website=CNA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-15 |title=Singapore's new prime minister vows to 'lead in our own way' as Lee dynasty ends after half-century |url=https://apnews.com/article/singapore-new-prime-minister-lawrence-wong-5e84846bafbc41cd44f5a75c9e351657 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref>

Wong is currently married Loo Tze Lui, a former banker currently working in [[Family office#single family office|wealth management]]. She is also on the board of directors of the [[YMCA]] in Singapore.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Yuen-C|first1=Tham|date=6 August 2022|title=DPM Lawrence Wong and his wife, and another new TikTok account: What politicians are up to this week {{!}} The Straits Times|language=en|work=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/dpm-lawrence-wong-and-his-wife-and-another-new-tiktok-account-what-politicians-are-up-to-this-week|access-date=17 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ms Loo Tze Lui|url=https://www.ymca.org.sg/about-us/board-of-directors/ms-loo-tze-lui/|access-date=17 August 2022|website=YMCA of Singapore|language=en|archive-date=17 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817103748/https://www.ymca.org.sg/about-us/board-of-directors/ms-loo-tze-lui/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

His elder brother is an aerospace engineer.<ref>{{cite web|date=14 April 2022|title=8 things to know about Lawrence Wong|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/8-things-know-about-lawrence-wong}}</ref>
== References ==
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== Other websites ==
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* [https://www.pmo.gov.sg/cabinet/Mr-Lawrence-WONG Lawrence Wong] on Singapore Prime Minister's Office
* [https://www.parliament.gov.sg/mps/list-of-current-mps/mp/details/lawrence-wong Lawrence Wong] on [[Parliament of Singapore]]

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{{s-bef | before  = ''New office''}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth|Minister for Culture, Community and Youth]]
  | years = 2012–2015}}
{{s-aft | after   = [[Grace Fu]]}}
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{{s-bef | before  = [[Khaw Boon Wan]]}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Ministry of National Development (Singapore)|Minister for National Development]]
  | years = 2015–2020}}
{{s-aft | after   = [[Desmond Lee (Singaporean politician)|Desmond Lee]]}}
{{s-bef | before  = ''New office''}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Second Minister for Finance]]
  | years = 2016–2021}}
{{s-aft | after = ''New vacancy''}}
{{s-bef | before  = [[Ong Ye Kung]]}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Ministry of Education (Singapore)|Minister for Education]]
  | years = 2020–2021}}
{{s-aft | after   = [[Chan Chun Sing]]}}
{{s-bef | before  = [[Heng Swee Keat]]}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Ministry of Finance (Singapore)|Minister for Finance]]
  | years = 2021–present}}
{{s-inc | rows    = 2}}
{{s-bef | before  = [[Lee Hsien Loong]]}}
{{s-ttl | title   = [[Prime Minister of Singapore|Prime Minister]]
  | years = 2024–present}}
{{s-bef | before  = ''New vacancy''}}
{{s-ttl | title = [[Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore|Deputy Prime Minister]]
  | years = 2022–2024 <br> '''Serving with: [[Heng Swee Keat]]'''}}
{{s-aft | after   = [[Gan Kim Yong]]}}
{{s-par | sg}}
{{s-bef | before  = [[Ho Geok Choo]]}}
{{s-ttl | title = Member of Parliament for <br> [[West Coast GRC]] (Boon Lay)
  | years = 2011–2015}}
{{s-aft | after   = [[Patrick Tay]]}}
{{s-new | constituency}}
{{s-ttl | title = Member of Parliament for <br> [[Marsiling–Yew Tee GRC]] (Limbang)
  | years = 2015–present}}
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